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The latest news and features from the Diocese of Oxford. To contact the press office, please call 01865 208 277 (out of hours 07880 716761) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Lottery grant to restore 14th century tower at St Mary's

First published on: 25th January 2019

IT was celebration time at St Mary's Church, Adderbury when it received a £290,400 Heritage Lottery Fund grant for its church tower restoration project.


Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest

First published on: 25th January 2019

Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest. A MASSIVE congratulations to Bedgrove's Lydia Lee who won the 2018 Church Times Sermon of the Year competition.


Mary Magdala, Mary the tower

First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Canon Dr Emma Percy reflects on the power of Mary Magdalene's ministry and corrects some misconceptions about the woman who first met the risen Christ.


Massive improvements after £170,000 project in Marlow

First published on: 25th January 2019

The congregation at All Saints' Church, Marlow is celebrating after a £170,000 project has provided massively improved facilities.


Mental health: not just confined to life on land

First published on: 25th January 2019

Mental health: not just confined to life on land. A life on the ocean waves can be a challenging one.


Rescued bees thriving in their new home

First published on: 25th January 2019

Rescued bees thriving in their new home. SWARMING bees that caused a buzz in the car park of Church House Oxford last year are thriving.


Spitfire set to fly high over Caversham's church fete

First published on: 25th January 2019

A Supermarine Spitfire will be gearing up for a fly-past to celebrate the RAF's Centenary at this year's Caversham church fete.


The eyes of a carpenter

First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Simon Cansdale talks about a partnership between St Mary's Church, Chesham, and Italian carpenter and pastor Andrea Sanfelici.


Light floods through "transformational" new doors at All Saints'

First published on: 25th January 2019

NEW glass doors have transformed the entrance to All Saints' Church in Emberton, Buckinghamshire. Light can now flood into the church, making the building more welcoming.


Young bell-ringers prove they know the ropes

First published on: 25th January 2019

Young bell-ringers prove they know the ropes. TEENAGE bell-ringers from the Oxford Diocese came second in the Ringing World National Youth Competition.

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